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Draft & Craft Cruise on Silja Symphony

24–26.04.2026

Discover exceptional beers and whiskies, meet producers and enjoy exclusive dinners at Bon Vivant.

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What is Draft & Craft Cruise?

Draft & Craft Cruise is Tallink Silja Line’s beer and whisky themed cruise aboard Silja Symphony. Step into a two-day fair at sea to explore over 15 beer brands and over 55 whisky brands from producers around the world. Taste new favorites, discover limited editions, enjoy exclusive dinners and join expert-led masterclasses designed for curious beginners and true enthusiasts alike.

Did you know: Deluxe, Commodore, Suite and Executive Suite cabins include complimentary ticket(s) to the Draft & Craft Fair.

What to expect on board?

Guests clinking beer tasting glasses at Draft & Craft Cruise onboard Tallink Silja Line’s Silja Symphony
UNIQUE

Draft & Craft Fair

Two days dedicated to great pours and the stories behind them. Meet over 20 beer and whisky producers from different countries and taste your way through classics, new releases and limited editions. Ticket includes:

  • Two-day entry to the fair
  • Welcome bag
  • 15 tasting coupons

Tastings at the fair are paid with coupons and you can purchase more on board. You can also buy special and limited-edition products directly from producers. We recommend booking your ticket together with the cruise.

Ticket price 39 €/person

Dish and beer pairing served at Bon Vivant during Draft & Craft Cruise on Tallink Silja Line’s Silja Symphony
EXCLUSIVE

Bon Vivant special dinners

Two evenings, two distinct pairing journeys in the elegant setting of Bon Vivant.

Fri 24.04 at 20:30: Glenfiddich and The Balvenie dinner
A refined dinner experience hosted by two iconic whisky houses with carefully selected pairings.

Sat 25.04 at 20:30: Põhjala special dinner
A modern craft beer pairing dinner with the ship’s beer producer Põhjala, designed to highlight bold flavors and precise matches.

Club One price

from 84 €/person

Regular price from 93 €/person

Guests attending a Draft & Craft Cruise masterclass presentation in the conference area on Silja Symphony
EXCITING

Whisky & beer masterclasses

Go beyond the tasting and learn to recognize what you love.
Join expert-led sessions that explore styles, production and pairing principles. Each masterclass includes guided tastings and is available to book in advance via Onboard Services.

See times and places

Ticket price 15-19 €/person

Next stop: Draft & Craft

Man smelling a glass of whisky at a tasting at Draft & Craft Cruise onboard Silja SymphonyMan smelling a glass of whisky at a tasting at Draft & Craft Cruise onboard Silja SymphonyBon Vivant table set for a pairing dinner with whisky tasting glasses on Draft & Craft Cruise aboard Silja Symphony
Beer and whisky producers presenting bottles and tastings at Draft & Craft Cruise on Silja Symphony

Masterclasses

Revisit an old favorite or discover something new at our expert-led guided tastings. Book in advance via Onboard Services.

Friday, 24 April, 2026

16:30-17:30

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Opposite Attract: Barrel Aged x Fruited Sour by Pühaste

The Pühaste Brewery master class focuses on two almost opposing beer styles. Showcasing powerful, uniquely crafted, barrel-aged dark beers side by side with vibrant, juicy, heavily fruited sour beers. This sensory journey will take you on a rollercoaster of flavours showing bold flavours from both worlds.

24.04 16:30-17:30

Conference rooms 3-5

15 €/person

17:30-18:30

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A Highland & Speyside waltz by Glengoyne, Glenfarclas and Tamdhu

A magical combination of two gems from the two key whisky producing regions of Scotland which will hit the high notes! Each single malt has two incredibly unique features. Tamdhu is the only single malt which is exclusively sherry cask matured and Glengoyne has the slowest stills in Scotland; as such a great tasting for the sherry cask lovers, a great experience for those who like more sherry focussed whisky. Glenfarclas the distinctive, some say unforgettable, taste of our Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the result of the family’s experience over 150 years. Our insistence on using traditional distillation methods gives our spirit that time-honoured quality.

24.04 17:30-18:30

Conference rooms 12-14

19 €/person

18:00-19:00

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The Singleton, Talisker & Lagavulin – Three Icons of the Whisky World

Immerse yourself in the world of whisky, whether you’re new to whisky or a seasoned connoisseur, Malts Club brings you closer to the craft, stories, and characters behind every drop of liquid gold. Each dram tells a story, enriched by centuries of tradition and those who keep the craft alive.

24.04 18:00-19:00

Conference rooms 3-5

19 €/person

18:30-19:30

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Highland Park – A Journey to Orkney

Far away from the mainland and the mainstream, you will find Orkney. The home of Highland Park. Nestled in the North Sea, these islands boasts rugged natural beauty, bracing winds, and a landscape dotted with heather. There is truly no other place like it. Everything we do at Highland Park stems from this unique environment and community—which inspires us, every day, to follow our own path, both in whisky and in life.

24.04 18:30-19:30

Conference rooms 12-14

19 €/person

18:30-19:30

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Anderson’s Brewery World of Sour Beers

Discover the world of Estonia’s beloved craft sour beers! Together we will dive into the art of brewing: what makes sour beers unique, where the flavors come from, and how different brewing techniques shape the taste.

24.04 18:30-19:30

Conference room VIP

15 €/person

Saturday, 25 April, 2026

16:30-17:30

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Laphroaig

Discover the history of Laphroaig. It’s a tale of conflicts, redemption and triumphs that have made Laphroaig everything that it is. A tradition of doing things differently, with all the best bits from the past at the heart of Laphroaig’s uncompromising peaty character. The audience will be invited to dive into the Travel Retail exclusive range.

25.04 16:30-17:30

Conference rooms 12-14

19 €/person

16:30-17:30

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Dive into The Fantastic World of Smedsbo Slott’s Beer for Cellaring

Smedsbo Slott is the only brewery in the world that only focuses on beers for cellaring – Beer like Wine, where nothing is under 12% Abv and the beers change and develop over time in the bottles like wines. We will discuss how these beers are invented and produced, what cellaring means for beers over time and how traditional styles can sometimes be turned inside-out and reinvented.

25.04 16:30-17:30

Conference room VIP

15 €/person

17:30-18:30

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Discover Teerenpeli

Discover the family owned Teerenepeli Distillery, which is the biggest distillery in Finland. Teerenpeli is known for their single malt whiskies, where they combine traditional Scottish methods with pure Finnish ingredients, such as locally sourced barely and fresh sprint water. The distillery has gained recognition for its smooth, rich flavours and sustainable production practices. The audience will be introduced some of Travel Retail exclusive products.

25.04 17:30-18:30

Conference rooms 3-5

19 €/person

18:30-19:30

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A Journey Through Bavaria – 10 Years of Beer Importing with Dryckesboden

Henrik Amnell from Dryckesboden will share the story of their journey and delve into the world of beer importing in Sweden – asking the classic question: ”How hard can it be?”. Expect a presentation packed with facts, quirky mishaps, and entertaining anecdotes. During the session, we will sample five classical examples of Bavarian beers and discuss their specific styles and origins.

25.04 18:30-19:30

Conference room VIP

15 €/person

18:30-19:30

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Benriach – Unconventional Speyside

Nestled in the heart of Speyside, Benriach brings out the luscious fruit forward characters of Speyside whisky with its own unique flare. As an unconventional Speyside distiller, we distil three distinct styles of malt whisky – unpeated, peated and triple distilled – whilst holding some of the most experimental casks in Speyside.

25.04 18:30-19:30

Conference rooms 12-14

19 €/person

19:30-20:30

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Smoke with a Twist by Smokehead

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our masterclass that will take you on a tour around the enigmatic and award-winning collection from Smokehead Islay Single Malt whisky. A unique twist of Single Malts from Extra Rare, to Rum Riot and Twisted Stout along with other intriguing and highly flavourful unique Smokehead expressions from Islay.

25.04 19:30-20:30

Conference rooms 3-5

19 €/person